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"My children may bicker, and I may—almost certainly will—complain. But the bickering and the griping are chaff, and what’s left when the winds of time carry them away are the golden kernels I want to savor..."
--Melissa Wiley

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January 01, 2009

RESOLVED: Uh ... Wait a minute ...

Last night, after braving biting, icy winds and snow to attend the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, we returned home to a late, heart and body-warming dinner of homemade Pea Soup and ham sandwiches. Step 2 invited a friend to share the "festivities" with us, and we really enjoyed her company! The little kids gave her such the Rock Star treatment, Step 2 felt prompted to say, "Gee, I bring a friend home, and suddenly I'm not popular anymore!" :) (Not a chance, Step 2. They are totally crazy about you!!! Besides which, you have great friends.)

After a treat of Creme Brulee ice cream sundaes, we settled in to watch Wall-E. This is the third time this movie has played in our home since Christmas, and I have yet to see the whole thing. I must say, though, I really do enjoy hearing the hearty laughter this movie inspires in my little ones, every time! (My excuse last night? I could not keep my eyes open!! The only ones, in fact, to stay awake until midnight were Taz and Junie B!)

We had the movie timed just right, ending less than 10 minutes before the official ball drop. After a hearty round of hugs, kisses and well-wishes for the New Year, it suddenly hit me: [gasp!] I was supposed to have thought about -- let alone pick out -- my New Year's Resolutions already!

The year was only seconds old, and I was already behind. I hope this is not a harbinger of how the whole year will go!!! :)

A late breakfast of chocolate covered doughnuts (The Chief's favorite, though it always reminds me
of an old Belushi SNL skit) along with sausages and freshly-made almond-crusted coffee cake, and everyone was fortified for a little outdoor fun.

Except for Step 2, who hates sledding. She found a way to get through it, though.

Everyone warmed up with -- what else? -- Hot Cocoa, and then The Chief and the boys stocked the fireplace wood pile to keep us toasty for the rest of the day.

It was a fun and happy start to 2009 -- even without the resolutions in place!

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We are a Catholic homeschooling family of 7, a blend of step children, bio children and adoptees, making our way to heaven the best way we know how! Here's a record of our journey, with thoughts on anything we care about--mostly homeschooling, faith and finding a way to make it all work for each of us. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your visit!